Edgar T. Brown was renowned as a collector of Virginia Beach history and ephemera. For many years, authors and researchers were guided to Mr. Brown and his massive collection of photographs, articles, fliers, family and local histories and postcards. Although Mr. Brown died at age 72 in 2005 his collection lives on through the generosity …
Church records can often replace missing civil vital records. Denominations record births, baptisms, confirmations, banns, marriages, deaths and burials. Celebrations special to that area, ethnic group or denomination might also be recorded. As the person recording the information generally knows the person or persons in the record the …
High School Bands have always been popular and foster pride and school spirit. For a number of years in the 1960’s through the 1980’s, Virginia Beach was home to a yearly band and music festival where schools would come to compete for the trophy. This collection contains photos from those exciting and memorable events.
Virginia Beach is rich in history. Among our city’s many treasures are historic houses, churches and other buildings from as early as the seventeenth century. Virginia Beach has also been known as a resort paradise where many famous people came to vacation and participate in the fun events offered over the years. This …
The United States Military has played an important role in the growth and vitality of Hampton Roads. Throughout the history of Hampton Roads, and Virginia Beach in particular, the presence of the military has contributed to our safety, our history, and our economy. Today, Virginia Beach is home to Oceana Naval Air Station and Joint …
Newspapers play a vital role in the community by allowing us to know about our community and events occurring in the world. Throughout the years, this has been especially important in Princess Anne County and Virginia Beach as many of our residents are often serving overseas. We currently have in the collection issues of the Princess …
Prior to the advent of the personal use camera, vacation memories were keep alive through postcards, purchased and mailed to family and friends or collected and placed in albums. The Virginia Beach Public Library is fortunate to have postcard collections documenting the 1907 Jamestown Exposition, the history and structures of Virginia …
Vital records capture our history and are important for recording life events and discovering our ancestors. The first settlers of this area were accustomed to the registration of christenings, marriages and burials, predominately through church records. Even as early as 1632, the Grand Assembly of Virginia realized their importance …
Donated to the library by Robert J. Gilson the collection includes seven binders of postcards which concern Virginia Beach and the surrounding area, and sheet music, clippings, and brochures. The subject matter includes the Navy ; Cape Henry; Virginia Beach; South Bay Ferries; Chesapeake Bay Steamers /Norfolk Harbor; Norfolk; Hampton, …
Schools provide educational and social opportunities to our citizens and future citizens. This collection captures the history and events of our schools in Princess Anne County and Virginia Beach. Many students have passed through our schools throughout the years and this is their history and lasting memories. Highlights of …
Virginia is rich in history and our local area played a huge role in the formation and development of our state and country. This collection contains photos of prominent local families, maps, letters, old bills of sale, photos of storms and other materials.
The Waterfield Collection documents in digital images the members of this local family as they worked at the Coast Guard stations and lived and played in Princess Anne County. The images were taken chiefly between 1924 and 1937.
VBPL Digital Archives provides access to a growing collection of electronic Virginia Beach/Princess Anne County archival collections and information including:
The VBPL Digital Archives compliments the Virginia Beach Public Library Local History and Genealogy web page:
http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/libraries/research/localhistory/
and the growing Local History Archives located at the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library.
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